British Pomology / Or, the History, Description, Classification, and Synonymes, of the Fruits and Fruit Trees of Great Britain

by Robert Hogg

Of ordinary size, oval shape, both eye and stalk (which is slender), prominent; when ripe of a yellow color, the flesh is tender, and of a brisk flavor. Ripe in November and December. It grows healthily, and bears constantly. This variety is much cultivated in the North of England, as a useful pleasant apple, either for the table or kitchen.—[Ron. Pyr. Mal.] 73. pl. xxxvii. f. 1.

478. COLLIN’S KEEPER.

A large kitchen apple, of roundish shape, green and yellow color, and keeps till January.—[H. S. C.] n. 173.

479. CONQUEST DE WIGERS.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, pale yellow color, and in use from January till March.—[H. S. C.] n. 175.

480. CORSTORPHINE.

A medium sized second-rate Scotch culinary apple, of conical shape, and pale yellow color; in use during September and October.—Laws. Cat.

481. CORNISH NONPAREIL.

This is rather under the middle size, it is a little flatted, and of a russet color. This is a very good apple, and keeps till the middle of March.—[Fors. Treat.] 97.